these cables don't get caught up in the snow?
20293
Not exactly sure what caught up in the snow refers to, but the cables stay in place and prevent ice jams from forming in my gutters which is what prompted me to buy the cables in the first place. Before installing cables, I would probably have over one hundred pounds of ice hanging from my gutters, not a good situation.
20294
No, they are attached to the roof shingles with clips (included in kit) before the snow season. Plug them in when the snow/ice starts and they will prevent ice dams. Even in high winds they stay put.
20295
The best time to install the cable is in the summer because the cable is pliable and easy to maneuver and clip down. Then during winter when you plug it in, the heat that radiates from the cable melts the snow/ice in the zig zag pattern according to how the directions tell you to install it. I've not had any problem with the cable being shifted or pulled out of place with any amount of snow. I bought an extra package of fastening clips to use in order to insure the installation was firm in place and to have extra clips on hand for later.
20296
I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial... » Read More I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. « Show Less
20297
you have to use the clips the cable comes with. read the directions they are very informative.
20298
I have had mine a couple years and they don,t ever get caught in the snow. Bob
20299
I have had them on for a couple of years, and they have been effective at preventing ice dams. I found that the clips that hold them to the shingles were a little flimsy as far as gripping the shingle, so I used an adhesive to hold the clips more firmly to the shingles. Note, that you cannot expect to drag a roof rake across these heating cables, but the purpose of the cabels is to avoid the use of a roof rake. I used the cables on the shed dormer on the back of my house which is difficult to access with a roof rake.
20300
I have two of them, they melt the snow and make a channel to the gutter-down spout, melt water is gone. We are in Florida, but my daughter stops by our northern residence in the Buffalo, NY area and turns them on when we get snow which Buffalo gets on occasion.:) No icecycles since the installation which used to be a big problem.
20301
Never had troubles with cables caught in snow.We have cables on 4 buildings now and never seen any troubles like that.Like Cheryl said "best time to lay cables out is in the spring and summer".Makes it easy to work with and the cables get to lay smooth from the heat.
1491432
I do not believe the cable is rated for outdoors, however I have installed the cable outside and I have not had any problems going on one year. Since it is the same cable on all outdoor BNC analog cameras , I do not see outside installation of this cable as a problem.
534776
ADT mounted these around my home, outside. I've had no problems with these. But I still wrapped the connections to protect them from the weather with protective tape around the connectors.
787450
For the price you can't beat them mine have lasted 2 years of snow plowing so they hold up not bad. It's all about cutting the cheap connectors off and soldering the wires together and shrink tube the joint. Make it water proof . The lights are sealed so that won't be your weather problem, definitely the connectors
626244
Can't say for sure, we got them toward the end of winter and they did fine with some snow and ice, but they have not been exposed for an entire winter season. We are in the mid-Atlantic area.
269069
Mine's mounted in a car and doesn't seem tomgetvwet.Don't know about the cold yet...
1600082
Resistance!? These are weather-proof and they are sturdy and best for a good connection (mine have been working for over a year)..,so far
368369
that would depend on how its installed. I our case we don't use the cable on a roof. We lay it in our driveway to melt drain channels into hard packed snow and ice - short term use now and then. HTH
1095323
Yes you are exactly correct. In freezing temperatures lower quality cords become stiff as a board. But this one looks to stay flexible in very cold temps
2284775
You're right, it is only the cable. I've only had it a couple of months but it's out in the rain and sprinklers and no problems so far.
368368
I have several hundred feet installed. I do NOT think it would be possible to rake any snow near the gutter portion of the roof; such as within about 2 feet from the gutters up in my case. It would catch the cable and pull it loose. (And it would be a pain to put it back at that time, cuz the shingles are cold/brittle.) I say no.
588090
I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
1733001
The cord you inquired about is not an outdoor or protected cable. There are outdoor cables that short or try ACE Hardware for better advice. Hope this helps and you don't light up the birds. John Burnett
758495
they work great under all conditions. I have used them outdoors in the winter time with no problem.
1723419
no I've not seen an issue. the Control has a signal increase. I've got about 4ac bordered in now for my 2 English Springers. In the Winter the Snow Depth Plays issues (distance from the wire and collar) but The rest of the year it's excellent. with over 1800 to 2000' in use now.
785073
I have not had any issues at all and they have sat outside since I installed them last spring. One is even cracked from me hitting it with a log and it works fine even in rain and snow.
261407
I have one mounted under the truck body. It's been through everything except snow and still works perfectly.